Unit 2b

Question 1

what is the protocol for selecting tests ?

Answer 1

1. practical
2. reliable
3. objective
4. valid

Question 2

mogap 6 skinfold sites ? (6)

Answer 2

1. triceps
2. suprailliac
3. suprascapula
4. thigh
5. abdominal
6. calf

Question 3

3 skinfold (YMCA ) site ?

Answer 3

1. abdominal
2. supraspinale
3. triceps

Question 4

Mogap mens and womens BF % norms ?

Answer 4

men : 8-12
women : 18-22

Question 5

why is it bad to be underweight ?

Answer 5

1. lack of nutrient
2. amenorea and dysmenorea
3. bone mineral density decreases
4. increased risk of fracture
5. lack of ace vitamins
6. decreased immune system

Question 6

considerations on body comp (3)

Answer 6

1. bmi, elite athletes have lots of muscle
2. use skinfold to determine fat % vs muscle
3. waist is nb to determine cad risk

Question 7

Equation for :
fat mass
free fat mass
ideal body weight

Answer 7

1. fm = bf% x bw
   ffm = bw-fm
   idw= ffm / (1- ideal %)

Question 8

low risk for men and women waist circumference ?

Answer 8

men : <100-102
women : <88-90

Question 9

acsm BF % norm for men and women ?

Answer 9

men : 7-15 %
women : 14-21%